We gave North Beach a bit of attention in our Sandwich Register last summer, but today NorthSide SF does a bit more of a thorough tour of the 'hood, noting relative newcomers like Naked Lunch, as well as the old-school-but-still...

"We're fine-dining guys," says Naked Lunch co-chef Ryan Maxey to the Journal, who just gave the fancy sandwich shop a little national press attention. Apparently, the tourists up in North Beach don't always go for the foie gras and duck...

• Michael Bauer delivers a whopping three and a half stars for the relocated Quince. "In the new location, chef Michael Tusk has refined his techniques, creating beautifully crafted Italian food with French overtones." [SF Chronicle]...